Head Chef & Catering Lead (Depok)

Samudera; Jawa Barat; On-site; IDR 446,400,000 - 669,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Samudera in Depok seeks an innovative Head Chef to lead the culinary direction of its catering division. This senior role oversees menu development, food preparation, and quality control while driving a high-volume kitchen to deliver exceptional catering experiences.

You will recruit, train, and mentor the kitchen team, manage food costs, inventory, and sanitation, and work closely with events teams to ensure client satisfaction for diverse catering needs in Depok and beyond.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in high-volume catering.
• Proven expertise in various culinary styles.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of food costing, inventory control, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation; HACCP preferred.
• Creative flair and passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences in Depok.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and execute seasonal menus for catering events.
• Manage all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Lead, train, and mentor the kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Control food costs, manage inventory, and maintain high standards of hygiene and sanitation.
• Collaborate with the catering management team to ensure client satisfaction and seamless event execution.
• Stay abreast of culinary trends and continuously innovate offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Food preparation

Food costing

HACCP

High-volume catering

Job description

Samudera in Depok seeks an innovative Head Chef to lead the culinary direction of its catering division. This senior role oversees menu development, food preparation, and quality control while driving a high-volume kitchen to deliver exceptional catering experiences.

You will recruit, train, and mentor the kitchen team, manage food costs, inventory, and sanitation, and work closely with events teams to ensure client satisfaction for diverse catering needs in Depok and beyond.